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Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 32
- Foyers
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- Personnes
- 30 -6.3%
- Foyers
- 6 +20%
À propos
Coulagh is a small townland located in County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland, positioned within the broader landscape of the Dingle Peninsula region. The area is characterized by the rolling hills and moorland typical of West Kerry, with views toward the Atlantic coast. The townland sits within a landscape shaped by both glacial geology and centuries of human settlement, featuring the stone walls and field patterns that define the Irish countryside. Like many rural townlands in this region, Coulagh's terrain is relatively elevated and somewhat exposed, reflecting the maritime climate of southwest Ireland.
The history of Coulagh extends back through centuries of Irish rural life, with evidence of long-term habitation reflected in the traditional field systems and settlement patterns visible in the landscape. The townland would have been part of the broader historical narrative of County Kerry, experiencing the various shifts in Irish history from medieval times through the period of British rule and into modern independence. Like much of rural Kerry, the area would have been affected by the Great Famine of the 1840s and subsequent emigration patterns, which reshaped Irish society profoundly.
Today, Coulagh remains a quiet rural townland with a dispersed population, typical of many small settlements in West Kerry. The community is characterized by traditional farming practices and a strong connection to the land, with agriculture remaining central to local life. The townland reflects the broader character of the Dingle Peninsula region, which has become increasingly known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage, drawing both visitors and those seeking to maintain traditional ways of life in rural Ireland.
Coulagh's significance lies primarily in its representation of authentic rural Irish life and landscape, part of the fabric of communities that sustain the cultural and environmental character of County Kerry. For those living in and around the townland, it represents home and continuity with generations past, while for the wider region it forms part of the tourism and cultural appeal of the Dingle Peninsula.
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- Paroisse
- Comté
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Nom irlandais
An Cabhlach
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Baronnie
Iveragh
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
3 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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